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State of the Nation's Bridges

Despite billions of dollars in federal, state and local funds directed toward the maintenance of existing bridges, 69,223 bridges — 11.5 percent of total highway bridges in the U.S. — are classified as "structurally deficient," requiring significant maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement.The full national report includes the full battery of data, including the worst 100 counties and the busiest 2 structurally deficient bridges in each state.